How to install software on Linux

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In this guide we will cover installing software using command line (CLI) as well as graphical user interface (GUI) for the most popular Linux operating systems: Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Linux Mint, CentOS, RHEL, openSUSE, Arch Linux, and Manjaro.

Installing new software on Ubuntu:

  1. Use the Ubuntu Software Center: This is the easiest and most user-friendly method for installing new software on Ubuntu. Simply search for the desired software in the software center and click on the “Install” button to start the installation process.
  2. Use the Terminal: The terminal can also be used to install software on Ubuntu. The command sudo apt-get install [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.

Installing new software on Fedora:

  1. Use the Software Manager: Fedora has a software manager called “GNOME Software” that can be used to install new software. Simply search for the desired software in the software manager and click on the “Install” button to start the installation process.
  2. Use the Terminal: The terminal can also be used to install software on Fedora. The command sudo dnf install [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.

Installing new software on Debian:

  1. Use the Terminal: The terminal can be used to install software on Debian. The command sudo apt-get install [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.

Installing new software on Linux Mint:

  1. Use the Software Manager: Linux Mint has a software manager called “Software Manager” that can be used to install new software. Simply search for the desired software in the software manager and click on the “Install” button to start the installation process.
  2. Use the Terminal: The terminal can also be used to install software on Linux Mint. The command sudo apt-get install [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.

Installing new software on CentOS:

  1. Use the Terminal: The terminal can be used to install software on CentOS. The command sudo yum install [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.

Installing new software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL):

  1. Use the Terminal: The terminal can be used to install software on RHEL. The command sudo yum install [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.

Installing new software on openSUSE:

  1. Use the Terminal: The terminal can be used to install software on openSUSE. The command sudo zypper install [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.

Installing new software on Arch Linux:

  1. Use the Terminal: The terminal can be used to install software on Arch Linux. The command sudo pacman -S [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.

Installing new software on Manjaro:

  1. Use the Terminal: The terminal can be used to install software on Manjaro. The command sudo pacman -S [package_name] can be used to install a package. Replace [package_name] with the actual name of the package you want to install.